Chapter 3

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Mariya

Wearing a deep burgundy evening dress that falls softly around my body, complimented by my favorite black high- heels, I head toward the entertainment room at the back of the mansion.

The rubies my parents gave me for Christmas adorn my earlobes and neckline, and the soft scent of my favorite French perfume floats around me.

The murmur of voices blends with soft classical music.

Like they do every year, my parents arranged a birthday party

for me. A handful of the guests have business relations with

the bratva, and the rest are from the most influential families

in the world.

Entering the room, decorated with fairy lights and glittering black balloons floating against the ceiling, my gaze scans over the large group of people wearing elegant dresses and expensive suits. The catering staff moves between the guests with trays of champagne and appetizers.

Spotting Violet, my best friend, a smile tugs at my mouth as I walk to where she's standing awkwardly in a corner.

Violet's eyes land on me, a wide smile spreads over her

gorgeous face, then she grabs me into a playful hug. "Finally,

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